Baked Parmesan Chicken

(from kirakira’s recipe box)

This recipe also makes delicious, child-friendly nuggets.

Source: Sue Gregg

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: chicken, dinner, favorite

Ingredients

  • 1 slice whole grain bread--to make 1 cup crumbs
  • 2 sprigs parsley (for about 1/4 cup minced)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons (for reduced fat)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 lbs. skinned boneless chicken breast pieces
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (unsalted preferred)
  • or 1/4 - 1/2 cup nonfat milk as needed
  • (for reduced fat)
  • paprika

Directions

  1. Blend bread slice, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and parmesan cheese in blender until small bread crumbs are formed; pour into shallow bowl.

  2. Trim visible fat from chicken pieces; dip pieces in butter or milk; pour any remaining butter into baking pan, or for reduced fat spray the pan with non-stick spray:

  3. Coat chicken pieces in crumb mixture on both sides; place in single layer in baking pan.

  4. Garnish with paprika; bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) until tender, about 1 hour; baste 2 or 3 times during baking. Cover with foil if chicken begins to brown too much before done.

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